The worst is bringing in Wake to face Davis. The light hitters are the most dangerous against the knuckler. You are pitching to their strength. Bring in some heat and blow .200 away. "Duh, That one got away from us pretty quick there". They sent the wrong guy to Toronto.

I have got butchered for saying this before and I understand why but.....I stand by my feelings that Lester is not a big game pitcher nor that good under pressure....Just look at him last night - just steaming away when things don't go right for me. You'd never see Schilling do that.....

My meaning is just the opposite dirtdog--I agree with you. My contention actually makes it worse for him, not excusing him. Lackey came here with the reputation of being tough mentally, and deservedly so, it's who he's been in his career. Where is that guy NOW? THAT guy would have sucked it up tonight, took the team on his back and put zeros on the board. He did it many times with LA, we see flashes of it here, but it never sticks. The indictment is against the entire team for not being able to "get over it". Even John Lester has shown signs of cracking under pressure in the past. Other than game 4 in 07, what really big game has he won? And there wasn't much pressure there because his team was up 3-0. I remember him beating the Rays once in Sept. 08, but the next game Papelbon blew the save and it was all over from there. But think about it, Lester has struggled in just about every postseason game he's pitched in. It's the WHOLE TEAM, they just don't have the mental makeup of a champion that they had with Schilling and etc. Posted by TheExaminer

I agree??? Never been really sold on the guy? BUT I know he is capable! We haven't really seen that guys since he came to Boston though???

That's not true...I have 10,000 posts; I am usually always around not just when it's bad.....I do enjoy coming here to vent though and I won't apologize for that............but if you think I enjoy it you are incorrect.

I have got butchered for saying this before and I understand why but.....I stand by my feelings that Lester is not a big game pitcher nor that good under pressure....Just look at him last night - just steaming away when things don't go right for me. You'd never see Schilling do that.....Posted by andrewmitch

This guy is really cracked! I guess you gotta laugh...... He really is clueless

Disapointed? Yes I am. Wish we would start doing better? Of course I do. But this is still my team, and I'll stick with it to the bitter end. Well, good night, guys! See you later and let's take the next three!!! Woot!

I still believe don't fire Tito great manager don't fire Theo best GM in mlb I still believe I am not a masochist I am Red Sox fan who still believes there's 125 games left I still believe in this team I still believe we will be playing October Baseball I still believe. firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefire firefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirefirePosted by LondonRedSox

I have to agree! Just a bit down tonight :( We'll be back! We'll be there at the end!!!!!!! :)

I dunno dirtdog. I've asked myself that question a hundred times. I was sort of glad they got him when they did, although I didn't totally understand it--I thought "oh, ok, he's a real bulldog". Boy is MY face red! And andrew? That idea about Lester is one that also lurks about in the shadows, but you don't dare bring it up in RSN. I like the guy, he's a great pitcher, but he's not yet shown me he can do what Schilling did. That can turn around though. CC was terrible in most of his postseason games until 09.

That's not true...I have 10,000 posts; I am usually always around not just when it's bad.....I do enjoy coming here to vent though and I won't apologize for that............but if you think I enjoy it you are incorrect.Posted by andrewmitch

Tell him he can say whatever he wants! Most people have marginalized his opinions! Especially his NUT JOB political stuff.....

it is the personal attacks, the obscenities, and the way certain people go out of their way to call me (or others) out I take issue with....

If you want to disagree or dispute or debate or whatever, just stick w/ the issue........or ignore me....but personal attacks to someone you don't have to face in person is laughable and cowardly. You don't see me engage is such ridiculous behavior....people who think personal attacks back and fourth in a forum have some serious issues and I'll just put them on ignore before it goes any further.....

On the other hand, there are some really good people here, some with good insights, and some I like to vent with or enjoy a big win.......take it or leave it......

It is easy to say " Don't be negative " but this club has given us so much reason to be negative. How can you avoid it? It is easy to say " I still believe " but have they really given us any reason to believe? I have not seen it.

I dunno dirtdog. I've asked myself that question a hundred times. I was sort of glad they got him when they did, although I didn't totally understand it--I thought "oh, ok, he's a real bulldog". Boy is MY face red! And andrew? That idea about Lester is one that also lurks about in the shadows, but you don't dare bring it up in RSN. I like the guy, he's a great pitcher, but he's not yet shown me he can do what Schilling did. That can turn around though. CC was terrible in most of his postseason games until 09.Posted by TheExaminer

I can't tell you why, but I got a BAD FEELING LAST ST when they started marching Beckett, Lackey, & Lester around as the 3 Horsemen! It didn't sit well with me! I thought they had it way too hyped all the way back then????

Can't really explain it? Just didn't like it />>>> Not this past ST......... Now there were other problems there, but it's WATER UNDER the bridge......